Maintenance
Maintenance
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How to do a motorcycle oil change
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Looking after your bike is easy! John Milbank shows you how with his 2000 Honda CBR600FY. Whenever I look for bikes to buy, I’m shocked at how few machines have even a basic record of maintenance. I’m not talking about original-dealer stamped service books (though I do love them) – I’d be happy with a…
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Morgan Carbtune Pro carb balancer review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £57 More info: www.carbtune.co.uk or call 028 9023 9007 Balancing carbs – or fuel injection systems – makes for a smoother, more efficient engine. If your bike’s coughing and spluttering, or not idling smoothly, it’s essential to get it sorted. Race engineer and genius Mark Brewin at BSD.uk.com uses a Carbtune,…
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Duckswax water repelling leather tonic review
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Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £9.95 Info: www.duckswax.co.uk “It’s like water off a ducks back”… we all know the saying, but imagine having the same properties on your leathers! After trials riding for 10 years, inventor Martin Chivers decided to come up with his own solution, so he didn’t keep getting wet. Claiming to preserve leather…
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Bullet polish carnuba wax spray kit review
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Tested by: John Milbank, Editor MCM | RRP: £14.99 | www.bulletpolish.co.uk This great value kit contains 500ml of ready-to-use wax spray, and two good quality microfibre cloths. I’ve long used fairly expensive hard waxes on my bikes and cars, so was sceptical of this water-based spray. First impressions are good – it’s very simple to apply,…
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How to fix a seized bolt on your motorcycle
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If you have a seized bolt, chances are it has become stuck due to salt and general weather corrosion, not helped by the constant heating up/cooling down cycles the metal goes through in use. Regardless of the type of bolt that’s seized, you need a decent purchase on the offending item from the start. A…
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SDoc 100 Visor and Helmet Cleaner review
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Reviewed by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £7.99 (10 x sachets) These handy wipes are great should you need to clean your helmet and visor on the go. I keep a sachet in my jacket pocket and use it when I stop off for a cup of tea on my weekend jaunt. Simply wipe the wet…
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Muc-Off Silicon Shine and Foam Fresh review
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Reviewed by: Tony Carter RRP: Silicon Shine (500ml – £6.99) / Foam Fresh (400ml – £5.99) Muc-Off is a name that you’ll know if you’re serious about cleaning your bikes. I’m not that serious about cleaning bikes, it has to be said, so I am very aware of Muc-Off because it makes life simple. I’ve…
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Goodridge Braided Brake Lines review
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Reviewed by: Nigel Hole RRP: Front standard brake lines (three lines) – £82.76 Rear standard brake line (one line) – £27.59 It’s hard to describe what a difference a set of braided hoses does for your motorcycle until you’ve tried them. My 1991 Honda CBR600FM was an aged girl when I bought her off an internet auction…
